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Showa Kinen Park, Rich in Blooming Flowers

Couple in a wedding dress and vest standing under a big tree surrounded by yellow and white tulips at Showa Kinen Park, a flower field wedding photography scene

Hello everyone and welcome to our blog!

Today, we’d like to introduce photo shoots at Showa Kinen Park, located in Tachikawa City, Tokyo.
This national park opened in 1983 to commemorate the 50th year of Emperor Showa’s reign. Spanning the equivalent of about 40 Tokyo Domes, it’s a vast and beautiful park.

Depending on the season, you can enjoy tulips, sunflowers, cosmos, and many other flowers!
It’s also a popular date spot, so you may have heard of it or even visited before.
Going on a date after your photo shoot here sounds like a lovely idea, right? ♡

We hope you enjoy reading this introduction to Showa Kinen Park!
Let’s get started!

1. On the Bridge at the Stream Plaza

Bride in a wedding dress and groom in suspenders on a wooden bridge above beds of colorful tulips at Showa Kinen Park, a spring pre-wedding photoshoot

The tulip garden here is designed based on the original concept by the former director of Keukenhof Park in the Netherlands, making it one of the park’s signature spring attractions.

At the Stream Plaza, there’s a small bridge that offers adorable, picture-book-like scenes when surrounded by blooming flowers.
We’ll walk through the park, stopping at various scenic spots for photos.

2. Surrounded by Seasonal Flowers

Smiling couple crouching among bright orange and red tulips at Showa Kinen Park, groom in suspenders and bride in a wedding dress, spring wedding photography

Many people recognize Showa Kinen Park for its stunning flower displays.
In spring, you’ll find tulips and nemophila; in summer, sunflowers and hydrangeas; and in autumn, cosmos — each season brings a different floral delight!

The park is filled with vibrant flower fields, perfect for capturing breathtaking moments surrounded by your favorite blooms.

3. In Front of a Giant Tree

Couple in a wedding dress and suspenders standing apart on the wide lawn before the giant tree of Showa Kinen Park, a simple natural pre-wedding photoshoot

Though the flowers get a lot of attention, the park also features wide green lawns.
In the center of the park, Minna no Harappa (Everyone’s Field) has a huge tree that makes for a simple, natural backdrop.

It’s a relaxing space where visitors enjoy various activities like sports or resting, creating a peaceful atmosphere for natural smiles in your photos.

4. Cherry Blossoms & Ginkgo Tree Lanes

Groom in suspenders hugging the bride in a lace wedding dress from behind under blooming cherry trees on a sunny lawn, a natural spring pre-wedding photoshoot

While famous for its flower fields, Showa Kinen Park also boasts beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves!

There are about 1,500 cherry trees of 31 different types throughout the park.
It’s a joy to stroll and take photos under these beautiful blossoms!

In autumn, the ginkgo and maple trees create a vibrant, seasonal photo setting.
You’ll be amazed by the colors!

5. The Main Attraction: “Flower Hill”

Groom in a grey suit and bride with a bouquet standing in a sea of red, orange, and yellow tulips at Showa Kinen Park, spring wedding photos

Covering 15,000 square meters, Flower Hill is the largest flower field in the park!

In spring, it’s covered in poppies; in autumn, in cosmos.
Surrounded by flowers, you’ll get the cutest and most colorful shots.
It’s a dream come true for flower lovers!

6. Everyone’s Field

Bride and groom in a bow tie each covering one eye with a flower in front of yellow rapeseed blossoms at Showa Kinen Park, a playful wedding photos pose

Minna no Harappa also has flower fields!

The three flower fields (East, West, and South) bloom with different flowers each season.
In spring, you’ll find nemophila and nanohana (rapeseed flowers), and in summer, sunflowers.
You’ll be surrounded by flowers for truly enchanting photo shoots.

7. A Grand Field for Seasonal Events

Groom and bride in a lace wedding dress walking hand in hand across a vast green meadow with a big tree behind them, relaxed park wedding photos

Throughout the year, Showa Kinen Park hosts various seasonal events!

Spring features the Flower Festival, where you can enjoy nemophila, tulips, and cherry blossoms — even a cherry blossom light-up event at night ♡

In summer, fields of sunflowers bloom and fireworks light up the sky.

In autumn, the Cosmos Festival features 5.5 million cosmos flowers in various colors like pink and yellow.

In winter, the park is decorated with stunning illuminations — ranked 5th in Tokyo and among the top 10 in Japan!

Basic Info: Showa Kinen Park

Close-up of the couple's hands with wedding rings reaching toward cherry blossom branches against a soft sky, a dreamy spring wedding photography detail

Address: 3173 Midoricho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo
Closed: Year-end holidays
Admission: ¥450 per person

In Conclusion

Bride in a lace wedding dress with a long train walking a path through bright tulip beds under tall trees at Showa Kinen Park, a spring pre-wedding photoshoot

What did you think of this introduction to Showa Kinen Park photo shoots?

The park offers a wide range of seasonal atmospheres, perfect for flower lovers or couples who want floral photos.
It’s also recommended for those who love nature and a relaxed, natural vibe in their photos.

As it’s a well-known date spot and easily accessible, you can continue your special day here after the shoot!

We also provide free consultations to check availability and answer any questions, so please don’t hesitate to reach out ♡

Thank you so much for reading to the end!